Legal Definitions - consumption

Definition: Consumption is the act of using something in a way that exhausts or destroys it.

Examples:

• Drinking a can of soda is an act of consumption because it is being used and eventually finished, leaving an empty can behind.
• Driving a car for long distances can lead to consumption of fuel, which means the fuel is being used up and will eventually run out.
• Eating a piece of cake is an act of consumption because the cake is being used and eventually finished, leaving an empty plate behind.

These examples illustrate how consumption involves using something until it is completely used up or destroyed. It can refer to physical objects like food or fuel, or even intangible things like time or resources.